In addition to negative comments about the Augusta school district’s mask policy, Chris Clarke also used a curse word in reference to Gov. Janet Mills and compared her actions requiring mask to Adolf Hitler’s.
augusta maine
Posted inKennebec Journal, Maine, Maine Crime
Man charged with robbery of Augusta McDonald’s, stopped by bystanders
Eric Connor Michael Bachand demanded cash at the Bangor Street McDonald’s and sought to flee, but was stopped and held by two teenagers outside the restaurant until police arrived.
advertisement
Posted inKennebec Journal, Maine, Morning Sentinel
As COVID-19 continues to spread, who enforces mask mandates in central Maine?
Local officials continue to rely on education and voluntary compliance with public health orders to wear face coverings, even as rallies against wearing masks continue.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Maine
Following proposal to sell medical marijuana from RV, Augusta puts temporary ban in place
Augusta officials enacted a moratorium while they consider a permanent ban on retail sales from vehicles.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Maine
Public hearing set on Augusta’s Melville Fuller statue
During a year when statues and monuments tied to the United States’ racist past are being taken down or removed, the state’s judicial branch is asking Kennebec County officials to consider moving statue of Maine judge involved in “separate but equal’ ruling.”
Posted inCommunity, Kennebec Journal
Augusta church to offer free Thanksgiving take-out meals Nov. 26
The event is drive thru, with option for delivery.
Posted inCommunity, Kennebec Journal, Morning Sentinel
Maine Veterans’ Homes honors six Veterans of the Month for November
Honorees include Paul Austin, Robert Ouellette, Earl Sussaman, Ronald Hall, Joseph Paquette and Max Ashburn.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Maine
Augusta to return to remote city meetings due to rising COVID cases
City councilors have been meeting in-person in a room at the Augusta Civic Center setup for social distancing but will return to meeting online-only due to a recent spike in COVID-19 cases in Maine.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Maine, Schools and Education
UMaine at Augusta, Farmington partner to offer nursing program
As nurses in central Maine reach retirement age, 3,000 positions are expected to open over the next five years.
Posted inElection 2020, Kennebec Journal, Maine, Politics
Hundreds gather for ‘recount the vote’ rally in Augusta
The Saturday rally was held a half hour after the presidential election was called for Joe Biden.